At School
You are at lunch, and someone sits in your usual seat. What could you say?
Hey I usually sit here. Is this other seat taken?
You forget to bring your homework to class. What could you do?
Tell the teacher you forgot your homework and ask how to turn it in.
You don't understand your homework, so you ask your teacher for help.Helpful or harmful?
Helpful
The teacher can help you with what your having trouble with
Your favorite team wins an important game.
Say, "We won!" with excitement.
Someone compliments your Halloween costume. What could you say?
Thank you! I really like your costume too!
You don't hear what your classmates are saying while they are talking. What could you say?
Can you repeat that? I didn't hear what you said
You arrive at school and realize you forgot your lunch. What could you do?
Ask the school office or a trusted staff member about available lunch options.
Your friend disagrees with you, so you call them names. Helpful or harmful?
Harmful
It may hurt your friend's feelings
Your teacher says that there is no homework over the weekend
Say, "We don't have any homework?" as if you are surprised.
Your classmates are talking about their favorite fall foods, and you want to share your opinion. What could you say?
My favorite fall food is ___! What's yours?
You are on the school bus, and someone is playing music too loudly near you. What could you say?
Could you turn the volume down? It's a little too loud for me.
You accidentally leave your water bottle in the cafeteria. What could you do?
Ask the teacher if you can go look for your water bottle in the cafeteria.
You feel overwhelmed, so you tell your teacher you need a short break.Helpful or harmful?
Helpful.
It's good to tell the teacher what you need and when you're ready you can go back and participate.
Someone keeps borrowing your belongings without asking.
Say, "Please ask me before using my things" in a firm tone.
Would you rather visit a pumpkin patch or go apple picking? Why?
Both are really fun
A classmate keeps borrowing your school supplies without asking. What could you say?
Please ask me before borrowing my things
You accidentally say something that hurts a classmate's feelings. What could you do?
Apologize and explain what you meant
You don't understand a group project, but you stay quiet and guess what to do.Helpful or Harmful?
Harmful
You might do the wrong task or miss important instructions.
You practiced for a competition but did not win.
Say, "I really wanted to win" with disappointment.
Would you rather wear a cozy sweater or your favorite hoodie on a cold day?
Both will keep you warm
Someone keeps talking over you when you try to share an idea. What could you say?
Can I have a turn to speak?
You and your classmate are having a disagreement you want to solve the problem without making it worse. What could you do?
Ask for a break, calm down, and talk to them when you are ready.
Your classmate accidentally bumps into you in the hallway, and you immediately yell at them without finding out what happened.Helpful or Harmful
Harmful
It may have been an accident and yelling could make the situation worse.
A classmate makes a joke about you that you don't like
Say, "I don't find that funny. Please stop" confidently.
What was the best thing that happened in October?
Lets think..